''Metástasis'' (meaning "

metastasis Metastasis is a pathogenic agent's spread from an initial or primary site to a different or secondary site within the host's body; the term is typically used when referring to metastasis by a cancerous tumor. The newly pathological sites, then, ...

" in

Spanish Spanish might refer to: * Items from or related to Spain: **Spaniards are a nation and ethnic group indigenous to Spain **Spanish language, spoken in Spain and many Latin American countries **Spanish cuisine Other places * Spanish, Ontario, Cana ...

) is a Colombian

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series, a Spanish language remake of the American

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Breaking Bad ''Breaking Bad'' is an American crime drama television series created and produced by Vince Gilligan. Set and filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the series follows Walter White (Bryan Cranston), an underpaid, overqualified, and dispirited hig ...

'' that transposes the events of the original from the

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Colombia Colombia (, ; ), officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in South America with insular regions in North America—near Nicaragua's Caribbean coast—as well as in the Pacific Ocean. The Colombian mainland is bordered by the Car ...

. It heavily follows the storyline for all five seasons of ''Breaking Bad'', with some minor alterations to its pacing, direction, and elements. The series premiered on June 8, 2014 until September 18, 2014, airing a total of 62 episodes. It has been broadcast in

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, the

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and

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, among other countries, by

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Plot

Walter Blanco is a frustrated high school chemistry teacher, married to his unexpectedly-pregnant wife Cielo Blanco, and father of his disabled son Walter Blanco Jr.. Walter also works in a car wash in the afternoons. When he is diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, he wonders what will happen to his family when he dies. Witnessing a raid by the Anti-Narcotics Police organized by his brother-in-law Henry Navarro, Walter recognizes a former student of his, José Miguel Rosas, whom he contacts to manufacture and sell methamphetamine and thus ensure the economic wellbeing of his family. But the approach to the world of drugs and dealing with traffickers and mobsters contaminates Walter's personality, who gradually abandons his straight and predictable personality to become someone without too many scruples when it comes to getting what he wants.

Production

The idea for a Spanish remake of ''Breaking Bad'' was originally conceived due to how

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is not common in Latin America. The episodes were individually shot in an average of two and a half days, compared to eight for its American counterpart. Some changes were made to adapt aspects of ''Breaking Bad'''s American elements to ''Metástasis''' Colombian setting. The outdoor scenes of ''Metástasis'' were shot in

Bogotá Bogotá (, also , , ), officially Bogotá, Distrito Capital, abbreviated Bogotá, D.C., and formerly known as Santa Fe de Bogotá (; ) during the Spanish period and between 1991 and 2000, is the capital city of Colombia, and one of the larges ...

, which has a colder and more mountainous environment compared to the deserts surrounding

Albuquerque Albuquerque ( ; ), ; kee, Arawageeki; tow, Vakêêke; zun, Alo:ke:k'ya; apj, Gołgéeki'yé. abbreviated ABQ, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its nicknames, The Duke City and Burque, both reference its founding in ...

New Mexico ) , population_demonym = New Mexican ( es, Neomexicano, Neomejicano, Nuevo Mexicano) , seat = Santa Fe , LargestCity = Albuquerque , LargestMetro = Tiguex , OfficialLang = None , Languages = English, Spanish ( New Mexican), Navajo, Ker ...

. Pest exterminators are uncommon in the region, so the main characters pose as demolition experts in the latter half of the fifth season. Saúl Bueno (the show's equivalent of

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) demonstrates his legal services on a television

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rather than through commercials, as legal services cannot be advertised in Colombia. The iconic

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which Jesse and Walter use to cook meth is replaced by a

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, as RVs are rare in Latin America.

Cast

Diego Trujillo Diego Ignacio Trujillo Dangond (born June 30, 1960) is a Colombian film and television actor. He is best known for playing Walter Blanco in the Colombian remake of '' Breaking Bad'' called '' Metástasis''. Life and career Trujillo studied at ...

- ''Walter Blanco'' (

Walter White Walter White most often refers to: * Walter White (''Breaking Bad''), character in the television series ''Breaking Bad'' * Walter Francis White (1893–1955), American leader of the NAACP Walter White may also refer to: Fictional characters ...

) * - ''José Miguel Rosas'' (

Jesse Pinkman Jesse Bruce Pinkman is a main character in the American television series '' Breaking Bad'', played by Aaron Paul. He is a crystal meth cook and dealer and works with his former high school chemistry teacher, Walter White (Bryan Cranston). Jess ...

) * - ''Cielo Blanco'' (

Skyler White Skyler White ( née Lambert) is a fictional character in '' Breaking Bad'', portrayed by Anna Gunn. For her performance, Gunn received critical acclaim, with some critics even lauding her character as the template for television anti-heroines. ...

) *

Julián Arango Julián Arango Robledo (born October 6, 1969) is a Colombian television actor. He is best known to fans around the world for his role as the temperamental fashion designer Hugo Lombardi in the Colombian mega-hit telenovela ''Yo soy Betty, la f ...

- ''Henry Navarro'' (

Hank Schrader Henry R. Schrader ASAC is a fictional character in the AMC drama series '' Breaking Bad'' and its spin-off series ''Better Call Saul''. He is portrayed by Dean Norris and was created by series creator Vince Gilligan. Hank's character development ...

) * Luis Eduardo Arango - ''Saúl Bueno'' (

) * Manuel Gómez - ''Gustavo Cortéz'' (

Gus Fring Gustavo "Gus" Fring is a fictional character portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito in the crime drama series ''Breaking Bad'' and its prequel ''Better Call Saul''. He is a Chilean-American businessman and major narcotics distributor in the Southwester ...

) *

Frank Ramírez Frank Augusto Ramírez Mateus (12 February 1939 – 19 February 2015) was a Colombian actor and television director, playing roles in various series, both American and Colombian. Biography Ramírez was the son of Jorge Ismael Ramírez Rojas, phar ...

- '' Héctor Salamanca'' *

Damián Alcázar Damián Alcázar (born January 8, 1953) is a Mexican actor and politician, who is best known outside of Mexico as Lord Sopespian in '' The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian''. He was a deputy in the Constituent Assembly of Mexico City. Caree ...

- ''Tuco Salamanca''.

Distribution

In Mexico, Televisa's Channel 5 broadcast the series Monday through Friday at midnight.

Series overview

Reception

Vince Gilligan George Vincent Gilligan Jr. (born February 10, 1967) is an American writer, producer, and director. He is known for his television work, specifically as creator, head writer, executive producer, and director of AMC's ''Breaking Bad'' (2008–2 ...

, the original creator of ''Breaking Bad'', praised the series' creators for being able to create the original series' entire runtime on a much faster and smaller budget.

References

External links

*
Series page on Teleset website (in Spanish)

''Metástasis'' on UniMás
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